The first week wrapped up yesterday. Initially the training programs were designed to be six days in length which is very unusual and after I arrived they requested we keep it to five days which is a relief. There may not be a lot to do in the hotel on weekends but the work—believe it or not—is physically exhausting and six straight days would be tough.
The first week went pretty well. We started off with logistics problems such as training vehicles, meeting rooms, meals, etc., but that is usual for overseas jobs. Probably the next three weeks will go a little smoother.
This was a good group. They were all from Cameroon and all but one spoke really good English. The fifth student spoke almost no English at all which slowed things up for translations but he was a good student and overall the program went well.
Things at the hotel are good—one of the three English-language TV stations is an all-movie station and I’ve enjoyed the movies so far. I really don’t watch TV very much at home so I haven’t seen the movies they’ve had on the station. I prowled around yesterday and found another stairwell inside the hotel and it is really nice—well lit, clean and carpeted—and I’ve started doing some stair-climbing as a form of exercise. It makes a positive difference.
I’m taking it easy today and tomorrow and then back to work Monday. I’m trying to lay the groundwork for a trip to one of the beach villages next weekend but COTCO seems to be against it again this trip. We’ll see……
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